Pentosan

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glycan

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polysaccharide

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• GENERIC NAME: pentosan BRAND NAME: Elmiron DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Pentosan is a semi-synthetic (man-made) drug used for treating the symptoms of interstitial cystitis.
• Pentosan is licensed for treatment of bladder inflammation.
• Generic Name: pentosan Brand Name: Elmiron Drug Class And Mechanism: Pentosan is a semi-synthetic (man-made) drug used for treating the symptoms of interstitial cystitis.
• Pentosan is minimally excreted in the urine, and its mechanism of action in interstitial cystitis remains unclear.
• Pentosan is also a very weak blood thinner.

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